2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 3500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 31 Silverado 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints, 28%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 72owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 28% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 24% | 66,467 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 22% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 10% | 53,188 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 156,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 198,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 198,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Crank position sensor failure - stall (EA06016) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Nov 9, 2007, led to recall 07V521000.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Hydraulic pump shaft failures (PE04004) — opened Jan 8, 2004, closed Apr 30, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front right brake overheated.
While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of the freeway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a few attempts. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank shaft position sensor. The contact was not included in nhtsa action number: ea06016…
The dimmer switch for interior lighting is prone to failure. When it fails, all dash and gauge cluster illumination will cease to function, causing dangerous driving conditions after dark. The driver will not be able to see any gauges or climate control features, which may cause a crash.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 3500 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.